Blog categorized as State Politics

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Friday appointed former U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday she will be giving the 2025 State of the State message on Feb. 26, marking the latest this annual message has been given to the Legislature in non-special session years since it began being delivered verbally in 1873.

Rep. Carrie A. Rheingans (D-Ann Arbor)’ bill to allow municipalities to determine their own policies on rent stabilization was the first Democrat-sponsored bill to be referred to the House Government Operations Committee this term, a fact that she said she’s proud of.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer didn't rule out Monday signing legislation that would amend the tipped wage and earned sick leave, saying only in response to reporters' question, "I'll continue to watch and see what they come up with."

State House employees will be allowed to carry firearms in the House Office Building (HOB) starting today, under a rule change announced late Friday by House Business Office Director Doug Simon.